TEST ONE
- What he told me made me very curious to hear the rest of the story. (APPETITE)
………………………………………………………………… - I knew the project would not succeed from the start. (DOOMED)
………………………………………………………………………………….. - The politician tried to find people who were willing to back his campaign to help the homeless. (DRUM)
…………………………………………………………………………………… - Digging in the garden gives me an outlet for my frustrations. (VENT)
………………………………………………………………………………… - She was miserable when her mother made her give away all her childhood toys. (PARTED)
………………………………………………………………………………… - By leaving Mary alone, I am sure she will finish the project on time. (DEVICES)
………………………………………………………………………………….. - Martin cannot go higher in his career. (PINNACLE)
………………………………………………………………………………… - He suddenly realized that she was never coming back. (DAWNED)
…………………………………………………………………………………… - You‘ve been looking miserable all day. (MOON)
…………………………………………………………………………………… - She‘s only happy when somebody does all her jobs for her. (DANCES)
…………………………………………………………………………………… - Ray’s good work record enabled him to get promotion. (STRENGTH)
………………………………………………………………………………… - The company tried unsuccessfully to secure a bank loan. (AVAIL)
……………………………………………………………………………………. - They remain close friends despite having had many arguments. (FALLEN)
………………………………………………………………………………… - Have you ever thought of changing jobs? (CROSSED)
………………………………………………………………………………… - I’m sick of that program because I’ve watched it too often. (OFF)
………………………………………………………………………………… - A new arrangement over working conditions has been made between the management and the Union. (STRUCK)
…………………………………………………………………………………… - We can’t possibly imagine how we are going to afford a new car. (REMOTEST)
………………………………………………………………………………… - Mike has a more complex personality than you may think. (DEPTHS)
………………………………………………………………………………… - The government received many criticisms concerning their new housing policy. (FEW)
………………………………………………………………………………… - Tom teased Alice about her new hairstyle. (POKED)
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TEST TWO
- How would you deal with such a challenge? (PRESENTED)
…………………………………………………………………………………… - Seeing the damage to his car, Jerry became furious. (BESIDE)
………………………………………………………………………………… - I happened to see James as he walked past the door. (CAUGHT)
………………………………………………………………………………… - You must do anything you can to make the negotiations successful. (STOPS)
…………………………………………………………………………………… - The government has tried to make the incident seem less serious. (PLAYED)
…………………………………………………………………………………… - A cup of tea is the most refreshing drink of all. (MATCH)
…………………………………………………………………………………… - Tom didn’t understand the situation and so made a terrible mistake. (STICK)
………………………………………………………………………………… - In my opinion, computers are more trouble than they’re worth. (HINDRANCE)
………………………………………………………………………………… - Since the advertisement, we’ve had more applications than we can deal with. (SWAMPED)
………………………………………………………………………………… - Mary was always making Jones the subject of her cruel jokes. (BUTT)
………………………………………………………………………………… - She was an excellent playwright whose work didn’t get the recognition it deserved. (RENOWN)
………………………………………………………………………………… - There was hardly any movement in the traffic in front of us. (INCHED)
…………………………………………………………………………………… - The community spoke enthusiastically about the recently elected mayor. (SANG)
…………………………………………………………………………………… - The subject of productivity bonuses has been mentioned at every management and workers meeting. (CROPPED)
…………………………………………………………………………………… - My husband and I had a row about buying a car. (WORDS)
………………………………………………………………………………… - Rick’s boss says he thinks Rick is doing a wonderful job. (PRAISES)
………………………………………………………………………………… - When he made friends in the new place, Ron became less shy and reserved. (SHELL)
………………………………………………………………………………… - He‘s a pleasant man socially, but he’s a tough businessman. (BARGAIN)
………………………………………………………………………………… - The lease on my flat is valid until the end of the year. (RENEWAL)
………………………………………………………………………………… - Mark didn’t get home until just before dawn yesterday. (HOURS)
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TEST THREE
- When you lose someone you love, everything else seems pointless (PALES)
………………………………………………………………………………… - Before you start working on the projects, first finish doing the minor jobs. (DECKS)
…………………………………………………………………………………… - His latest film is not nearly as good as his earlier ones. (PATCH)
…………………………………………………………………………………… - Of all the teams competing in this year’s World Cup, England is in a league of its own. (FAR)
…………………………………………………………………………………… - Jack and I obviously think very differently from one another. (WAVELENGTH)
………………………………………………………………………………… - With constant practice, you’ll be a much better pianist than the others. (SHOULDERS)
…………………………………………………………………………………… - Saying something is not the same as doing it. (WORLD)
…………………………………………………………………………………… - The police surrounded the entire area and prevented people from entering it while they dusted for fingerprints. (CORDONED)
…………………………………………………………………………………… - Someone undoubtedly told the police that he was going to rob the bank. (TIPPED)
………………………………………………………………………………… - Had he been a little more penitent, his appeal for mercy would not have been ignored. (DEAF)
………………………………………………………………………………… - I don’t care if he meant it or not. The fact is, he said it. (IMMATERIAL)
………………………………………………………………………………… - One day Tim is going to get into trouble with the law. (FOUL)
…………………………………………………………………………………… - He is the kind of man who will do anything to crush the competition. (LENGTHS)
………………………………………………………………………………… - Why are you looking so unhappy? (FACE)
………………………………………………………………………………… - You lost the game because you failed to give the good answer to the question. (MARK)
………………………………………………………………………………… - Suddenly, the lights went off. (PLUNGED)
…………………………………………………………………………………… - There were empty lemonade bottles and half-eaten sandwiches all over his floor. (STREWN)
………………………………………………………………………………… - Cars are no longer being produced as a result of the strike. (STANDSTILL)
…………………………………………………………………………………… - Whenever there is a power cut, we sell a lot of candles. (TRADE)
…………………………………………………………………………………… - A long, lazy holiday would make you feel very much better. (DO)
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TEST FOUR
- Joe didn’t think it was wrong of him to quit at such short notice. (QUALMS)
…………………………………………………………………………………… - She‘s only just started now, but, judging by her recent performance, she should become an excellent tennis player. (MAKINGS)
…………………………………………………………………………………… - The needs of the poor should be given more importance than those of the middle classes. (PRIORITY)
…………………………………………………………………………………… - I made her angry and upset when I said that her novel was amateurish and badly written. (KINDLY)
…………………………………………………………………………………… - The building will be dedicated to the families who are in desperate need of help. (BREADLINE)
…………………………………………………………………………………… - Nobody likes him. He will do just anything to win the teacher’s favor. (CURRY)
………………………………………………………………………………… - I felt creeps all over my back when the teacher looked so angrily at me. (DAGGERS)
…………………………………………………………………………………… - Just because I’m his wife he expects me to do everything for him. (FOOT)
…………………………………………………………………………………… - Dave does not hesitate to criticize his superiors’ decisions. (BONES)
…………………………………………………………………………………… - Since I have this argument with William, we haven’t spoken to each other. (CROSSED)
………………………………………………………………………………… - The ministry spoilt our investment plans by changing the tax law. (SPOKE)
…………………………………………………………………………………… - The teacher sent the boy out because he was behaving in a foolish way. (GOAT)
…………………………………………………………………………………… - The failed exam has ruined Ann’s chance of becoming a sworn translator. (PAID)
…………………………………………………………………………………… - At your age, you should have learnt to do things for yourself, Holly. (FEET)
…………………………………………………………………………………… - You will be risking a failure if you entrust this serious task to Malcolm. (FALL)
…………………………………………………………………………………… - Could you have a quick look at my essay before I give it in? (CAST)
…………………………………………………………………………………… - Suzy managed to cope with so many problems when she was declared bankrupt. (STRIDE)
…………………………………………………………………………………… - He owes his life to that surgeon. (INDEBTED)
…………………………………………………………………………………… - There wasn’t a single ticket left for the concert so we couldn’t go. (SELL-OUT)
…………………………………………………………………………………… - The first sign of the disease is blurred vision. (ONSET)
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TEST FIVE
- The new rules about school uniforms will apply next year. (FORCE)
…………………………………………………………………………………… - It was blindingly obvious that he knew nothing about the subject. (MILE)
…………………………………………………………………………………… - I’m so busy at the moment that I can’t take on any extra work. (PLATE)
………………………………………………………………………………… - He was given an honorary medal by the military. (CONFERRED)
…………………………………………………………………………………… - Sean did all the illustrations for the book but no one acknowledged his work. (CREDIT)
………………………………………………………………………………… - Susie couldn’t stop crying when her pet rabbit died. (FLOODS)
…………………………………………………………………………………… - His latest theory is in complete opposition to mainstream thinking. (FLIES)
…………………………………………………………………………………… - Sam was really anxious, waiting to see if he had got a place in the cricket team. (TENTERHOOKS)
…………………………………………………………………………………… - The firm went bankrupt after failing to win the contract. (LIQUIDATION)
…………………………………………………………………………………… - I burst into laughter when I heard about Harry’s adventure with the bull. (SIDES)
…………………………………………………………………………………. - Harvey ordered some new equipment without prior permission. (LIBERTY)
…………………………………………………………………………………… - The BBC produces program to interest all sorts of people. (CATERED)
………………………………………………………………………………… - The government’s retraining program proved to be unsuccessful due to lack of funds. (FAILURE)
…………………………………………………………………………………… - Reality shows on TV are extremely popular at the moment. (FLAVOR)
…………………………………………………………………………………… - It is believed that the two rival companies have agreed to the merger. (THROUGH)
…………………………………………………………………………………… - Finally, we reached an agreement by accepting some of our partner’s demands. (HALFWAY)
………………………………………………………………………………… - It’s not to interfere in other people’s private matters. (NOSE)
…………………………………………………………………………………… - With that comments of yours you did say what was exactly right. (NAIL)
…………………………………………………………………………………… - It‘s crucial for us to control the juvenile inmates strictly. (REIN)
…………………………………………………………………………………… - Children enjoy unwrapping their Christmas presents. (KICK)
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TEST SIX
- That man was so annoying that I hope I never meet him again. (PAIN)
………………………………………………………………………………. - I cannot accept your dreadful lies any more. (STOMACH)
………………………………………………………………………………. - I had just begun to look through the book when he took it away. (THUMB)
………………………………………………………………………………… - You have to obey the rules in this company if you want to get on. (TOE)
………………………………………………………………………………… - It was hard not to laugh when he sneezed in the middle of the song. (STRAIGHT)
…………………………………………………………………………………… - Take care or he will deceive you. (WOOL)
…………………………………………………………………………………… - He‘s usually a good boy, unless his brother encourages him to misbehave. (EGG)
…………………………………………………………………………………… - If her mother had not held her back, she’d have moved away years ago. (WINGS)
…………………………………………………………………………………… - In his place, I wouldn’t care too much about my reputation. (HOOTS)
………………………………………………………………………………… - How could I tell him if I haven’t seen him for months? (HAIR)
…………………………………………………………………………………… - She sent her husband out to buy Bulgarian mushrooms, knowing he wouldn’t find any. (GOOSE)
…………………………………………………………………………………. - I’m sorry, but I’m not in the mood to discuss this matter right now. (FRAME)
…………………………………………………………………………………… - Why are you trying to mend something that isn’t broken? (MONKEYING)
…………………………………………………………………………………… - Must you follow me everywhere I go? (DOG)
…………………………………………………………………………………… - We are behind with our mortgage repayments. (ARREARS)
…………………………………………………………………………………… - Once dad has made up his mind, he won’t change it. (BUDGE)
…………………………………………………………………………………… - Nigel is so conceited, it’s time someone showed him he‘s not as important as he thinks. (CUT)
……………………………………………………………………………………… - We must go back to the beginning and find the error. (SQUARE)
…………………………………………………………………………………… - There was so much misleading information in the novel, I didn’t guess who the murderer was. (HERRINGS)
…………………………………………………………………………………… - Tim failed to get into university and he gets very annoyed if it’s mentioned. (CHIP)
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TEST SEVEN
- We wish to complain about your dog, Mr. Taylor. (BONE)
…………………………………………………………………………………… - I think the mayor is involved in everything that goes on in this town. (FINGER)
…………………………………………………………………………………… - Henry’s got friends in both the Labor and Conservative party. (FOOT)
…………………………………………………………………………………. - We must get started before all the guests arrive. (ROAD)
…………………………………………………………………………………… - His business became successful once he started to behave more responsibly. (ACT)
…………………………………………………………………………………… - Unless you get organized, you will never be ready by Saturday. (ACT)
………………………………………………………………………………… - They’re a troublesome group but Mr. Jones keeps control of them. (HAND)
…………………………………………………………………………………… - Bert’s life seemed to go wrong after his parents died. (RAILS)
…………………………………………………………………………………… - We must arrange every detail of the ceremony in advance. (MAPPED)
…………………………………………………………………………………… - A motorbike is good for getting through the traffic. (WEAVE)
…………………………………………………………………………………… - They choose John because he was the only one who spoke French. (TIPPED)
…………………………………………………………………………………. - How dare you say my work isn’t good enough! (JUDGMENT)
………………………………………………………………………………… - Gary is only waiting for the right opportunity to hand in his notice. (TIME)
…………………………………………………………………………………… - We jogged all the way to the river but had to stop at the bridge. (STEAM)
…………………………………………………………………………………… - Whatever we plan to do, Jack will stop us. (SPANNER)
…………………………………………………………………………………… - He wasn’t quite so confident after you told him you were an Olympic boxer, was he? (WIND)
…………………………………………………………………………………. - I can always rely on you to calm things down, Gina. (POUR)
…………………………………………………………………………………… - We shouldn’t give up now after we‘ve come so far. (TOWEL)
…………………………………………………………………………………… - You’ll have to make a decision soon, you know. (FENCE)
………………………………………………………………………………. - When that virus got into my computer, I lost six months’ work. (SMOKE)
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